Mercy Health has awarded a number of scholarships to help students with their college careers.

"The medical staff of Mercy Health - Anderson and Clermont hospitals - strongly supports the communities surrounding the hospital," said Jeff Graham, Mercy Health east market leader and president. "We extend these scholarship opportunities to the youth of our communities who will support these communities in the future."

It gave the Junior Science Award to Turpin High School's Monica Sarkar. The award also went to the Science Department at Turpin.

The Foundation named Casey Gallagher (Anderson) the winner of the Dr. Victor VanGilse Scholarship. This is the third year the foundation has awarded this scholarship, which is a special award given in honor of the generosity of spirit of Dr. Victor VanGilse, a surgeon who was committed to the education of aspiring physicians. His colleagues created the scholarship to assist a student with the potential to continue his legacy.

The Foundation determines winners based on the students' personal statements, letters of recommendation and academic achievement. The committee gives special consideration to students who have volunteered at the hospital or are the children of hospital employees. Dues and contributions from former and current medical staff make up the Foundation's scholarship fund.

The Scholarship Committee at Clermont Hospital reviews all the applicants and submits its recommendations to the Medical Executive Committee, which approves them. The physicians' Medical Staff Fund, which is sustained by the physicians' annual medical staff dues, pays for the scholarships.

Eligible students are those completing their senior year of high school at a school in Clermont County who are preparing to graduate and attend college to pursue a career in healthcare-related fields. Considerations include academics, student activities, community involvement and volunteerism, references and financial need.

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Mercy Health awards scholarships to talented east side students

Mercy Health has awarded a number of scholarships to help students with their college careers.